Subscriber's cover reminds me Natalie Portman's sub. cover in February 2010.
UK Elle's subscribers covers aren't anything special usually, newsstand's are better, though in this case I don't like any if them, and agree to everyone : she looks much older than she is, fluxxx, I agree, I see Judi Dench here

She just isn't photogenic and looks to be in her 40s. I wish fashion mags would stop trying to force her into happening. I have yet to see a good editorial featuring Carey.

I agree. She always looks so awkward and uncomfortable. She might be talented as an actress but when it comes to photographs she just can't seem natural at all. This is not a great way to start the year for Elle UK especially after the last brilliant cover they had.

The subscriber covers have really gone downhill too. There was a time when they were superior to the newstand cover but now there seems to be less effort put into them.

I'm over black and white subscription covers. They always come across as boring and lazy. It's as if Elle think it's the ultimate direction.
I'd probably like it with some colour. But then again I'm not keen on the newsstand, the text layout leaves a lot to be desired.

Although whilst I'm doing the bashing, that latest shot of Carey is really nice. The hairstyle is something different and the dress looks good.

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